From Campaign US: With less than one month to go before the official start of the new broadcast television season (mark your calendars for Monday, Sept. 19), it is time to handicap the new fall entries. My picks are based on a combination of factors, including the network, time period, competition, lead-in, critical acclaim, social […]
From Campaign US: The Rio 2016 Olympics, set to run on NBC from August 5 to August 21, will not doubt be the big draw on TV this summer. But unless you are a fan of reality stalwarts like “America’s Got Talent,” “The Bachelorette” or “Big Brother,” finding new, engaging content until then might be […]
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From Campaign US: On the heels of the fall 2016 primetime network scheduling announcements, let’s take a moment to assess the best and the worst of what the broadcasters — on any platform — offered this past season. As always, there was plenty of drama and comedy, though not all of it was intentional. See […]
When I learned that Channing Dungey was replacing Paul Lee as ABC’s president of entertainment, my first thought was “that was fast.” After all, it was only 2010 that Lee stepped in for Stephen McPherson. But consider this: Within that six-year period, every one of the five broadcast networks has shuffled its entertainment president. So […]
First impressions are not always correct, so shame on me for immediately assuming the scripted drama “The People v. O.J. Simpson” would be the pits. After all, there has been no shortage of mediocre programming based on the sensational murder case. Past attempts have included Fox TV movie “The O.J. Simpson Story” in 1995, CBS […]
From Campaign US: It was not the record CBS was hoping for. But an average of 111.9 million viewers watched its broadcast of Super Bowl 50, making the Denver Broncos’ victory over the Carolina Panthers the third-watched telecast in TV history. It hit its highest numbers (115.5 million viewers) between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., […]
Glenn Geller, recently appointed president of CBS Entertainment, opened his presentation at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour this month with a bold proclamation. “When you factor in all forms of playback, more people are watching CBS shows than they did 15 years ago,” he said. Is he telling the truth? Who knows? But […]
One of the challenges the broadcast networks face is shaking off antiquated traditions. What worked in the past may not necessarily be the best way forward. But getting network to embrace change is not easy. As the way audiences consume content continues to evolve, digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, and the cable nets […]
Tonight marks the beginning of the end for “American Idol,” which Fox is finally quitting after a 15-season run. Though the relationship started out smashingly, with “Idol” propelling the network to ratings highs and perpetually “saving” the network upon its return every year, the breakup sees both parties walking away in rough shape. Once again, […]
